C300 monitor unit dying at DVinfo.net

Scott Stoneback · March 29th, 2017, 11:14 PM

Anyone ever have a C300 monitor unit die on them? I am having issues... the first sign was the monitor "flip" button was acting up... not reversing the picture in the LCD when I flipped the monitor over. Then, started getting some odd lines through the image (just the lcd, not recorded). I can live with that... but I am now getting scratchy audio on channel 2, which is no-bueno.

I'm gonna dive into the camera and see if I can isolate the issue to a cable, or something loose on the unit itself.

My question is if anyone has had a replacement, what the cost was? Is the C500 monitor unit the same? I'm looking at repair or replacement.

Barry Goyette · March 30th, 2017, 11:11 AM

My c300 took a header and busted the mount off in the middle of a 4 day shoot. I got a new one from canon service for about 1200 if I remember right...might be less now..

Chris Hurd · March 31st, 2017, 11:47 AM

As owners of Cinema EOS cameras, you guys qualify for membership with CPS (Canon Professional Services). You get discounted & expedited repairs, interim equipment repair loans, try-before-you-buy evaluation loans and more.

For details, refer to: Canon Cinema Membership -- Exclusive Support for the Imaging Professional

Jim Feeley · April 6th, 2017, 09:46 AM

I had Canon do some work on my C300 last year. They did a great job at a reasonable price.

Also, I recall someone somewhere within the last month wanting to sell a C300 monitor unit. Not sure why...but perhaps googling around?

And ya: CPS is a good thing.

Jim

Pete Cofrancesco · April 6th, 2017, 10:39 PM

I have different brand of camera 4 months old maybe 10 jobs. I set it up, turn it on, come back 5 minutes later its off and it won't start. Turns out the camera was on the whole time but there must be a connection problem with the lcd. When I got home I tried to replicate it so I could send it back for repair but of course I couldn't get it to do it again.

March 29th, 2017, 11:14 PM	#1
Scott Stoneback Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 161	C300 monitor unit dying Anyone ever have a C300 monitor unit die on them? I am having issues... the first sign was the monitor "flip" button was acting up... not reversing the picture in the LCD when I flipped the monitor over. Then, started getting some odd lines through the image (just the lcd, not recorded). I can live with that... but I am now getting scratchy audio on channel 2, which is no-bueno. I'm gonna dive into the camera and see if I can isolate the issue to a cable, or something loose on the unit itself. My question is if anyone has had a replacement, what the cost was? Is the C500 monitor unit the same? I'm looking at repair or replacement.

March 30th, 2017, 11:11 AM	#2
Barry Goyette Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo CA Posts: 1,195	Re: C300 monitor unit dying My c300 took a header and busted the mount off in the middle of a 4 day shoot. I got a new one from canon service for about 1200 if I remember right...might be less now.. __________________ Barry http://www.barrygoyette.com

March 31st, 2017, 11:47 AM	#3
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Re: C300 monitor unit dying As owners of Cinema EOS cameras, you guys qualify for membership with CPS (Canon Professional Services). You get discounted & expedited repairs, interim equipment repair loans, try-before-you-buy evaluation loans and more. For details, refer to: Canon Cinema Membership -- Exclusive Support for the Imaging Professional __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 6th, 2017, 09:46 AM	#4
Jim Feeley Supports LPFM Radio Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern California USA Posts: 168	Re: C300 monitor unit dying I had Canon do some work on my C300 last year. They did a great job at a reasonable price. Also, I recall someone somewhere within the last month wanting to sell a C300 monitor unit. Not sure why...but perhaps googling around? And ya: CPS is a good thing. Jim

April 6th, 2017, 10:39 PM	#5
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 2,995	Re: C300 monitor unit dying I have different brand of camera 4 months old maybe 10 jobs. I set it up, turn it on, come back 5 minutes later its off and it won't start. Turns out the camera was on the whole time but there must be a connection problem with the lcd. When I got home I tried to replicate it so I could send it back for repair but of course I couldn't get it to do it again.